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What's Up: November 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
This month, catch planetary views of Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars, witness a close pass of the Parker Solar Probe by Venus, and get ready for an occultation of the bright star Spica by the Moon.
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The Science Activation Program offers resources for learners of all ages to engage with NASA science
Through a cooperative network of competitively selected teams across the Nation learners of all ages can connect with NASA science experts, real content, and experiences. Together we can gain a deeper understanding of our world and beyond.
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Want to work on some real NASA science? These projects are open to everyone around the world
NASA’s citizen science projects are collaborations between scientists and interested members of the public. Through these collaborations, volunteers (known as citizen scientists) have helped make thousands of important scientific discoveries. More than 410 NASA citizen scientists have been named as co-authors on refereed scientific publications.
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Learn about what you can see in the sky now
Deepen your personal connection to the amazing places NASA explores. Find skywatching tips and guides you can use right now, resources for connecting with others, and upcoming events to look up for, plus ways to explore right from your device.
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NASA Kids Science is coming soon!
NASA Kids Science is currently in development! It will be the home of all NASA Science games, videos, articles, and activities for kids. Stay tuned for more information! Until then, explore the current selection of fun NASA Science websites for kids.
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NASA offers a variety of programs for high school students through professionals
Find programs and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, internships for high school and college students, post-doctoral fellowships, special programs for early career researchers, faculty members, and senior scientists.
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Download our latest calendar and wallpaper backgrounds for your desktop or mobile device, and discover the fascinating science behind the images featured each month.
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Open Science at NASA
NASA is making a long-term commitment to building an inclusive open science community over the next decade. Open-source science is a commitment to the open sharing of software, data, and knowledge (algorithms, papers, documents, ancillary information) as early as possible in the scientific process.
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From remote locations on Earth to the depths of outer space join the conversation live each month to interact with NASA experts and watch as they reveal the mysteries of our solar system and beyond
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